Montana § 87-6-217 - Shooting At Simulated Wildlife
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 87-6-217 — Shooting At Simulated Wildlife, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 87-6-217. Shooting At Simulated Wildlife
Shooting at simulated wildlife. (1) A person may not discharge a firearm or other hunting implement at a simulated wildlife decoy in violation of any state statute or commission rule regulating the hunting of the wildlife being simulated when the decoy is being used by a certified peace officer. (2) A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to the same penalty as prescribed for the state statute or commission rule violated during the attempted hunting of the actual wildlife being simulated. In addition, the person shall pay restitution of $50 to the department for the repair of damages to simulated wildlife decoys.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 87-6-217
What does Montana Code Annotated § 87-6-217 cover?
Section 87-6-217 ("Shooting At Simulated Wildlife") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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